Our First Father’s Day: And How We Became Daddy and Papa

By Shaun Featherstone Like many first time dads, I am about to celebrate my first Father’s Day — as an actual bone fide adoptive parent. Perhaps unlike many, since I am part of a same sex couple, I will be sharing the day’s honors and adulations with my husband. We joyfully welcomed a gorgeous, goofy … Continued

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A Night Out: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress for LGBTQ Children & Families

By Rachel Herndon, MSW Our Family Coalition Night Out Gala Since Adoption Connection is based in San Francisco, we’re lucky to have many opportunities to participate in local events sponsored by LGBTQ organizations. On a recent Friday night in May, Rachel Herndon, Director of Birthparent Services at Adoption Connection attended the 2oth Anniversary Night Out Gala, … Continued

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